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In the podcast series “Us and Them,” Heidelberg University’s Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HGGS) explores how divisions between groups emerge and shape societies across cultural, political, and historical contexts. Drawing on their research, professors, doctoral researchers, and experts discuss how boundaries are formed, identities constructed, and power negotiated across disciplines, from history and literature to sociology, philosophy, law, economics and beyond. Tune in as we discuss how this theme resonates in diverse cultural, political, and theoretical ...

The concepts of ''Us'' and ''Them'' are deeply embedded in human thought, shaping our perceptions of identity, belonging, and alterity throughout human history. From geopolitical tensions to cultural misunderstandings, the dynamics of ''Us and Them'' resonate across different disciplines, offering a platform to examine the logic of this dichotomy. The HGGS Podcast Series “Us and Them” aims to provide a new platform for academic exchange and visibility, where guest professors and PhD students discuss topics from their academic work related to our overarching theme, “Us and Them."